University of Florence

The University of Florence trace its origins to the Studium Generale, which was established by the Florentine Republic in 1321. Initially were taught, Civil and Canon Law, Literature, and Medicine. The importance of the Studium was fully recognized with a Bull by Pope Clemente VI in 1349. In 1924, with a special Act of Parliament the Istituto was officially denominated a University and was organized into faculties: Agriculture, Architecture, Arts, Economics, Education, Law, Mathematics Physical and Natural Sciences, Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy and Political Science. The Faculty of Engineering, was born in 1928 while the Faculty of Psychology in 2002.

The University of Florence is one of the largest and most productive public research systems in Italy. This result is related to the number of permanent and temporary researchers working in a wide range of disciplines and scientific fields, and the numerous junior scientists in training. It is also due to intensive participation in research programmes of national and international importance, the significant scientific results achieved, and the flow of funds which support research and knowledge transfer. This combination of factors qualifies the Florentine institution as a modern research university, and accounts for its excellent ranking in national and international classifications.

Foundation year: 1321
Short name: UNIFI
Type: Public
Students: 35060
Faculty: 1710
Faculty/Students Ratio: 20:1
Region: Europe
Location: Florence